Meet our winner, Jennifer
J: Well, we all wanted to lose weight before summer arrives and it's always fun to be in this race with your friends...i mean, the prize is obviously very appealing, but being in a competition with friends is a lot of fun and motivation as well! We would all be in the same program, so we are progressing together, and we can moan and complain together, and at the same time, we keep each other company and in check and we can give encouraging words to each other when it is needed the most! So it was lots of fun for us and in the end, it's a win-win for all of us, really...
eT: Can you describe the experience and make us jealous?
J: Sure! Well, it just so happened that 2 weeks after winning the prize, it was my birthday. So I thought it was a great birthday gift to myself! The prize was a $5000 gift certificate that I could use in any way I wish. Now that was a quite a lot of money, so I asked the manager if I don't use up the entire $5000, could I use the remaining amount on my next trip here. Oh the people and the service there were absolutely wonderful, they told me that it was not a problem at all, so right away I started looking at their menu of services, picking and choosing away like a queen about to be served! I selected one of their big package, but I don't recall the exact names. It included a body scrub, body wrap, and a body massage. Oh, it was heaven!! The massage oil was especially remarkable to me - it was such a refreshing mix of lime and ginger! The staff was extremely skilled and professional, and even though I wasn't in a 5 star hotel, I felt like I was in one. In fact, the entire 3 hours was so relaxing that I forgot I was still in Hong Kong!
Who's Committed?
| Name | Written Commitment to Self |
| Kh_41 | I am committed to re-learning my eating habits because that is the first step in getting my life back. I need to stop the destructive lifestyle that is robbing me of my energy and self-esteem. I need to learn how to enjoy life and all the wonderful food that God has kindly provided for us. |
| samantha leung | I am committed to finding joy in my life. First, I will need to re-prioritize my life according to my values and ideals. I need to explore my voice and expectations, and set them apart from those that are around me. When I have my priorities sorted out, I need to adjust my time and attitude according to what I believe is important. |
| nikki | I am committed to losing weight so that I can once again fit into my favorite dress that's been hanging in my closet for so long. I am not doing this for anyone but myself. |
| phoebs388 | I am committed to losing weight so that I know that I am in control of my own body. I need to do this for myself because if I don't take care of myself, no one will. I need to learn that no one is perfect, and if I fall along the way, i just pick myself up and move on without beating myself up. |
| Yoki | I am committed to building a trusting relationship with my parents and I will improve the relationships I have with school friends. |
